DC Doda reviews functioning of Juvenile Justice Board, Child Welfare Committee
DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh reviewed the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee here Wednesday at a meeting held in the DC complex. The meeting discussed strategies and measures to enhance the activities and effectiveness of the twin institutions. A thorough discussion took place on multiple parameters to improve the […]
First Aid Firefighting training cum demonstration held at GMC Jammu
JAMMU: A lecture cum demonstration with regard to use of First aid firefighting equipment was organised Wednesday at Government Medical College Jammu. GMC Hospital authorities led by Deputy Superintendent Dr Nausheen Zafar presided over the training session which was also attended by Mechanical and Hospital Division AE, Er Sunit Gupta and JE Mechanical wing Nazia […]
Director Agri inspects sale outlets to assess quality of Plant protection Material
JAMMU: To maintain the highest standards of agricultural practices and ensure the welfare of farmers, Director Agriculture Jammu, Arvinder Singh Reen conducted a surprise inspection of sale outlets to assess the quality of Plant Protection material in the R S Pura subdivision market. Accompanied by a team of officers comprising Plant Protection Officer Madan Lal; […]
Vital road in Pulwama town in shambles, allege locals
Demand repairs, macadamisation Pulwama: A vital road in main town area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is lying in dilapidated condition giving tough time to the locals. The locals alleged that the road from Dalipora to Chatapora via Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited ( SICOP) was macadamised long back and the road is […]
Police attaches ‘illegally acquired’ property in narcotics case
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar attached property of Kamran Mushtaq Lone, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, resident of Maloora, acquired in the name of his relative, out of illegal income earned through drug trafficking, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The accused identified as Kamran Lone, a narcotics dealer, was arrested in case FIR No. 10/24 under […]
Devotees visiting Vaishno Devi shrine to get plants as ‘prasad’
Jammu: Devotees visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will now get a plant as a “prasad”, the shrine board said on Wednesday. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) launched a new initiative under which they will offer plants to pilgrims from a newly established nursery ‘Vaishnavi Vatika’. The nursery was launched by Board’s Chief […]
FIR lodged against minibus driver for overloading in Jammu
JAMMU, JUNE 05: Acting tough against overloading of vehicles, Traffic Police City Jammu today lodged a FIR No.96/2024 U/S 279/336 IPC at WS Akhnoor against the driver of the Mini Bus bearing Regd. No. JK02Q5997, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Traffic Police has taken cognizance on receiving information wherein a Mini Bus was grossly overloaded […]
Lt Governor addresses conference on ‘Our Land, Our Future’ at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a conference “Our Land, Our Future” on World Environment Day, at Sazgaripora, Srinagar. The event was organized by Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO). In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the need for land restoration to reverse the challenges of land degradation, drought and desertification. ‘Environment […]
CS takes stock of arrangements for ‘Kheer Bhawani’ mela
SRINAGAR, JUNE 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of civil administration and police department to take stock of the preparations being made for smooth conduct of annual ‘Kheer Bhawani’ mela to be observed on 14th of this month at Tulmulla, Ganderbal. Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, ACS, Jal Shakti; Principal Secretary, […]
President Murmu dissolves 17th Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday on the advice of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet, according to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Cabinet, in its meeting held on Wednesday, advised the President to dissolve the current Lok Sabha with immediate effect, it said. “The President has […]
